Animal illustrations

You’ve reached the free animal image gallery. There are almost 200 images and counting!

These illustrations come from public domain children’s books, postcards, vintage trading cards, advertisements, and vintage scraps. To learn more about the sources behind these images, check out the archives for a list of every post on the site. There, you can learn about the past artists, companies, and history behind these images!

Need plants, flowers, and scenery for your animal illustrations? Check out the free nature image library to find more images and ideas for your projects.

Free Animal Image Gallery

Ernst Haeckel Trochilidae Hummingbird

Ernst Haeckel Chelonia Sea Turtle

Ernst Haeckel Batrachia Amphibians

Ernst Haeckel Octopus Illustration

Ernst Haeckel Asteridea Starfish

Ernst Haeckel Nudibranchia

Ernst Haeckel Discomedusae Jellyfish Illustration

Ernst Haeckel siphonophorae

19th-Century Large-Eared Cape Dog

19th-Century Heyna

19th-Century Northern Dhole Dog

19th-Century Domesticated Dog

19th-Century Arctic foxes

19th-Century Corsac Fox

19th-Century Desert Fox

19th-Century Indian Fox

19th-Century Hoary Fox

19th-Century Kit Fox

19th-Century Silver Fox

19th-Century Common Fox

19th-Century Wolf

19th-Century Antarctic Wolf

19th-Century Azara’s Dog

‘Rhinoceros’ – From African Scenery and Animals (1775-1837)

Vintage Benjamin Bunny – Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter’s Benjamin Bunny

Classic Benjamin Bunny

Benjamin Bunny!

Benjamin Bunny – Perfect for Easter

Classic Benjamin Bunny

Benjamin Bunny is an Easter Classic!

Benjamin Bunny is Perfect for Easter!

Free Easter Images

Benjamin Bunny for Easter!

Easter Chicken and Chicks

Gorgeous Bird with Nest and Wildflowers

Birds Nest with Purple Eggs

Vibrant Bird with Its Nest

Vintage Wild Birds

Wild Animals

Antique Illustrations of Wild Mammals

Vintage Wild Insects

Vintage Marine Life

Antique Snakes and Reptiles

Wild Birds

Antique Wild Birds

Vintage Butterflies and Caterpillars

Wild spiders and more insects

Vintage Marine Life and Insects

A vintage frog family on vacation. Public domain print postcard

A classic vintage scientific illustration of two frogs. A public domain image

Colorful vintage image of a dancing frog with top hat and cane

Vintage image of a frog wearing a robe and cane. With top hat

A unique vintage illustration of frogs holding umbrellas.

A vibrant vintage scientific illustration

A vintage round frog in a pound

A classic public domain illustration from the wind in the willows

Antique storybook frog illustration

vintage scientific illustration of a frog. Public Domain Image

Classic public domain storybook illustration for kids

Public domain children’s book artwork. Kitten with a fish bowl

A free vintage children’s book illustration of a marsh and animals

A free vintage happy birthday greeting with puppy

A vintage scientific illustration of honey bees.

A vintage black and white image with color honey bees

A vintage illustration of golden honeycomb and bees.

This vintage illustration depicts a single bee in detail.

A detailed vintage illustration of three wooden bee hives

A whimsical vintage bees and honey print illustration.

A colorful vintage illustration of a beehive with flowers and bees

Like & Share!

If you like the images I curate, or if you’re using them for your projects, please like and follow FreeVintageillustrations.com on Facebook and Instagram, share your favorites, and spread the word to your friends and fam! This helps my site grow so I can showcase even more treasures from the public domain.